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Do I have a problem with 2002 Chevy Blazer's fuel pump?

I have 2002 Chevy Blazer 4X4 2 door with 60,000 miles. Motor won't start and is getting no fuel and the fuel filter is not clogged. I disconnected the fuel filter to see if any gas was being pumped from the tank and nothing came out. I also checked the relays under the hood and the power supply to the fuel pump and everything seems to be okay. Do you think the pump could go bad at only 60,000 miles or could it be something else? Has anyone else had similar problems.

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  • Lab
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Yes I have seen similar problems but I have also scanned the cars and found other things that shut down the fuel pumps. You must see a mechanic that you trust, or has been recommend to look for the following:

    Fuel pump relay

    Fuel pressure

    Crank sensor

    Wiring problems

    Ignition control module

    Any of these things could shut off the fuel pump, so get some some one you trust to properly diagnose the problem.

  • 1 decade ago

    yeah you probably have a bad fuel pump being it a chevy you probably let it get under 1/4 a tank a time or two and for some reason chevy fuel pumps are bad about going out if they arent completely submerged in fuel another way to check is to disconnect fuel filter so you have an open line and hot wire the fuel pump to see if it is pumping or not but i owuld say from what you describe that the pump is bad and you need to drop the tank and replace it

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    2002 Chevy Blazer

  • 4 years ago

    2002 Blazer

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  • Mikel
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    The computer looks for parameter, one being a given fuel pressure before it will start. You should hear the fuel pump for about four seconds as soon as you turn the key to on, before you turn all the way to start. And just because you might hear it, that does not mean that your pump is putting out the required pressure.

    Good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    OK here is the deal...put everything back together the way it was. now crank the engine a few times. making sure to turn the key all the way off each time. Now right where the fuel rail and fuel line come together there is a shater valve (looks like a tire valve stem) it even has a black tire valve cap on it. take the cap off and push in the valve with a pencile or something...beware gas will spray out...or at least I bet it does...if that is the case you are in fact getting gas. If not then move on to the pump...

  • 1 decade ago

    My hubby has one and it's fuel pump went out way before 30,000 miles so yes it could be that. I always say never let the tank go dry that wreaks the fuel pump faster.

  • gary o
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    As you describe it could be the fuel pump or the strainer on this pump, assuming you checked the other parts of the system correctly. The only way to gain access to the pump is to drop the tank, but first drain as much gas as you can, to reduce the weight. Be careful as gas is very dangerous to work with.

  • Diadem
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I have a 97 jimmy, simalar truck i guess, where at about 85k miles, had to have a fuel pump replaced. Ran great until recently...in which case it will not start ...im hoping my filter is clogged....because i can hear the pump motor.

    Prolly the pump, mine costed about 500 to replace.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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    Check fuel pump relay Check for corroded connector at pump outlet Check for bad connection at pump itself or defective fuel pump, but it must be under warranty but labour is yours

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